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Samir Gupta discusses genetic screening, family history's role in colon cancer

Samir Gupta, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, was featured in two recent news reports on colon cancer screening. Dr. Gupta talked to UPI in March 2012 about lifesaving genetic screening developed at UT Southwestern that can help detect families who are at high risk of colon cancer. Also, in an April 2012 Health Checkup segment on KERA radio, Dr. Gupta discussed the role family history plays in colon cancer and the importance of colon cancer screenings. 

Scott M. Grundy tops citations in metabolic syndrome

Scott M. Grundy, M.D., Ph.D., was #1 in total citations in the field of metabolic syndrome in November 2011, as ranked by Essential Science Indicators ^SM from Thomson Reuters. He had 55 papers with 9,264 total cites during the analysis period. Read More

CPRIT funds research on advanced radiotherapy for lung cancer

Some of the most advanced radiation therapy technologies available are about to be put to the test by UT Southwestern researchers. Their aim? To find the best role for less-invasive treatment options for lung cancer patients. A $3.54 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) funds the work of Hak Choy, M.D., Chairman of Radiation Oncology and national principal investigator for the collaborative five-year research initiative. (October 2011) Read More

Plastic surgeon uses novel technique to reattach Gulf War vet’s forearm

A plastic surgeon at UT Southwestern recently used a novel technique to save the arm of a Gulf War veteran who was rushed to Parkland Memorial Hospital after a horrific accident. (October 2011) Read More